SMETHPORT — A woman convicted of setting fire to her Kane home in 2014 has been sentenced to state prison.
Holly Lynn Gausman, 44, of Grampian in Clearfield County was sentenced to serve between 27 months and 84 months in state prison.

SMETHPORT — McKean County will be paying more in interest over the next six months for an annual short-term loan.
The county plans to borrow up to $3.5 million to pay for operating expenses until 2019 taxes arrive in the spring.

LUDLOW — Like many Kane area municipalities, Hamilton Township requires operators of heavy trucks to post bonds to cover possible damages to local roads.
In addition to a $50 permit fee, operators of heavy trucks must provide the township with evidence of insurance.

The annual Salvation Army Red Kettle drive is underway in Kane and Mt. Jewett.
Volunteers in Kane are ringing the familiar bells at red kettles, set up near the entrances at Tops supermarket, Save-A-Lot supermarket and Country Fair.

The second annual Christmas Pub Crawl to benefit the Kane Area United Fund will be held Saturday evening at various locations in the borough.
Participants are encouraged to wear holiday costumes and will travel as a group to several establishments throughout Uptown Kane.